Miami: Paralegal

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Bonuses potential

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP in the Greater Miami area seeks a paralegal with 5–10 years of general liability litigation and trial experience to support our defense team. This hybrid role requires coming into the office in the Miami area and offers a collaborative environment across offices.

Ideal candidates are highly organized, possess a paralegal certificate, and excel in document management, discovery, and pre-trial preparation, including summaries of medical and employment records and

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate required.
• 5–10 years general liability litigation experience.
• Trial experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Extremely organized and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Support general liability group with case management.
• Pre-trial preparation; summarize medical records, depositions, employment records, etc.
• Assist with discovery work and related tasks.
• Prepare and organize exhibits, witness materials, and timelines.
• Coordinate and manage subpoenas and expert witness materials.

Skills

Paralegal certificate

Trial experience

General liability litigation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Word

Excel

iManage

PDF conversion

e-Copy

Job description

Looking to join a national defense firm that is progressive and innovative? Casual day every day, flexible work from home policy, diverse and inclusive, and attorneys that are collaborative and supportive across every office? If this sounds interesting, we are that firm and we are looking for paralegals to support our general liability group. Ideal candidates will have at least 5-10 years of general liability litigation experience and must have trial experience. Qualified candidates will assist our attorneys in all aspects of case management including, pre-trial preparation, summarizing of medical records, depositions, employment records, etc., and provide assistance with discovery work up. You must be extremely organized and self-motivated. This is a hybrid position requiring you to come into the office. Therefore you must live in the Greater Miami area – no exceptions. Join the firm that is a bold differentiator in the industry.

Requirements:

• Must possess a paralegal certificate
• Professional and pleasant demeanor
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to process and follow up on Subpoenas for the receipt of medical, employment, worker’s compensation, disability, taxes, educational, union records, etc.
• Ability to communicate with experts, specifically prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review
• Ability to respond timely and effectively in a team atmosphere
• Ability to multi-task independently, be proactive and successfully manage a variety of demands
• High level of computer competency, in the complete Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, iManage, e-Copy, PDF conversion
• Trial preparation, including but not limited to the preparation of exhibits, witness materials and pre-trial documents
• Ability to prepare records, review and prepare exhibits, and trial preparation
• Assemble chronologies of key documents
• Review, analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants
• Ability to redact claim files, medical records, police reports, emails, etc.
• Determine, prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review
• Requires the ability to work 40 Hours a week M-F 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
• Reliable with excellent attendance

Benefits include:

• A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses
• Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account